International students: cash cows or agents for change?

By Leasa Weimer – EAIE

The European region continues to be a top study destination for international students. At the same time, European national economies are faced with an ongoing financial crisis that is putting pressure on funding for higher education. As the number of international students continues to increase and countries are faced with how to pay for the increasing cost of higher education, many countries are now wrestling with the tuition fee debate – a discussion that draws in varying views.